Matt Patricia is the latest ex-assistant with his own team, and may be destined for mediocrity.
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Belichick says Josh Gordon is ‘a smart kid’
The Patriots’ new receiver is picking up the offense in practice since the trade with the Browns.
Patriots notebook: Lions look to limit damage by Gronkowski
The Jaguars might have had success against Rob Gronkowski but the Lions know their hands are full.
Patriots defense struggles in loss to Jaguars
Blake Bortles passes for 377 yards and four touchdowns in Jacksonville’s 31-20 win.
History favors Brady, Patriots in Sunday’s matchup with Jacksonville
Tom Brady is 8-0 against the Jaguars, the only AFC team that’s yet to beat him.
Jaguars QB gets some respect from Patriots
Jacksonville’s Blake Bortles showed what he’s capable of when playing for the AFC title last year against New England.
Brady throws 3 TD passes as Patriots win opener over Houston
The Patriots lead throughout and hold off a fourth-quarter Texans rally.
Patriots notebook: Hightower hopes for a full season
Linebacker Dont’a Hightower has played a full 16 games just once, and after suffering a torn pectoral last year is ready for Sunday’s opener.
With updated contract, Gronk feels the love from Patriots
New England gave its star tight end a new deal after his silent statement of skipping OTAs.
Patriots’ Edelman takes upbeat approach with suspension looming
The wide receiver hopes the four weeks of exile will help his repaired knee to heal.